Trump Discusses Withdrawing Ed Martin Nomination for DC U.S. Attorney
PBS NewsHourMay 8, 20251 min21,036 views
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- 🗣️ Donald Trump expressed disappointment regarding the withdrawal of Ed Martin as a nominee for DC U.S. Attorney.
- 💡 Trump stated that Martin was a "terrific person" and had done a "very good job," noting that crime in DC is down 25% during his tenure.
- ⚠️ The decision to withdraw was made because Martin "wasn't getting the support from people" and it was perceived that his confirmation would be "hard."
Future Plans and New Nominee
- 🚀 Trump indicated that he has "so many different things" he is currently managing, limiting his ability to focus on every situation.
- 📌 He expressed hope that Ed Martin could still serve in some capacity at the DOJ or elsewhere due to his outstanding qualifications.
- 🗓️ A new nominee will be announced within the next two days, and Trump believes this individual "is going to be great."
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